Being unemployed is hard work.

Unemployed, Day 18

The weekend is drawing to a close, and for once, I’m happy about it. My wife is coming home tomorrow. She’s been gone since Thursday and man, it has been lonely around here. Sure, I’ve got the dog. But he’s not much for conversation.

Being in solitary confinement the past few days has brought back memories of what life was like about 5 years ago – when I lived alone. Just me and my doggie. Life, in so many ways, is much better now. I couldn’t possibly imagine trying to get through the current unemployment situation without the support of my wife. Just knowing she’s here gives me the drive to find a job. And, of course, her paycheck keeps us from completely starving.

I spent a healthy portion of today listening to music. What made it great was all the songs from my Simplify Media connections that I either hadn’t heard in a long time or was hearing for the first time. I played my bass for a while today, too. I’m willing to get rid of a lot of my material possessions in the name of surviving unemployment, but I’ll never get rid of music.

Tomorrow, the hunt begins anew. This was a great weekend to refuel and gear up for the long road ahead.

This is day 18, folks. Gotta go. Family Guy is on.

The weekend is drawing to a close, and for once, I’m happy about it. My wife is coming home tomorrow. She’s been gone since Thursday and man, it has been lonely around here. Sure, I’ve got the dog. But he’s not much for conversation.

Being in solitary confinement the past few days has brought back memories of what life was like about 5 years ago – when I lived alone. Just me and my doggie. Life, in so many ways, is much better now. I couldn’t possibly imagine trying to get through the current unemployment situation without the support of my wife. Just knowing she’s here gives me the drive to find a job. And, of course, her paycheck keeps us from completely starving.

I spent a healthy portion of today listening to music. What made it great was all the songs from my Simplify Media connections that I either hadn’t heard in a long time or was hearing for the first time. I played my bass for a while today, too. I’m willing to get rid of a lot of my material possessions in the name of surviving unemployment, but I’ll never get rid of music.

Tomorrow, the hunt begins anew. This was a great weekend to refuel and gear up for the long road ahead.